Author: Karlton Spaulding Hackett
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022697898
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book details the introduction of grand opera to Chicago during the 1850s. Its focus is on the career of soprano Louisa Pyne, who performed with several companies in Chicago during that time. The book includes a wealth of information on Chicago's cultural scene during the 19th century, and provides valuable insight into the history of grand opera in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Beginning of Grand Opera in Chicago (1850-1859)
Author: Karlton Spaulding Hackett
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022697898
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book details the introduction of grand opera to Chicago during the 1850s. Its focus is on the career of soprano Louisa Pyne, who performed with several companies in Chicago during that time. The book includes a wealth of information on Chicago's cultural scene during the 19th century, and provides valuable insight into the history of grand opera in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022697898
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book details the introduction of grand opera to Chicago during the 1850s. Its focus is on the career of soprano Louisa Pyne, who performed with several companies in Chicago during that time. The book includes a wealth of information on Chicago's cultural scene during the 19th century, and provides valuable insight into the history of grand opera in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Crosby's Opera House
Author: Eugene H. Cropsey
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
ISBN: 9780838638224
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
It is also the story of Albert and Uranus Crosby, who migrated from Cape Cod to Chicago where, as successful entrepreneurs, they made their fortunes and later sacrificed it all in their efforts to bring a new musical and artistic enlightenment to their adpoted city.
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
ISBN: 9780838638224
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
It is also the story of Albert and Uranus Crosby, who migrated from Cape Cod to Chicago where, as successful entrepreneurs, they made their fortunes and later sacrificed it all in their efforts to bring a new musical and artistic enlightenment to their adpoted city.
Opera
Author: Guy A. Marco
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113557801X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 655
Book Description
Opera is the only guide to the research writings on all aspects of opera. This second edition presents 2,833 titles--over 2,000 more than the first edition--of books, parts of books, articles and dissertations with full bibliographic descriptions and critical annotations. Users will find the core literature on the operas of 320 individual composers and details of operatic life in 43 countries. All relevant works through to November 1999 have been considered, covering more than fifteen years of literature since the first edition was published.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113557801X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 655
Book Description
Opera is the only guide to the research writings on all aspects of opera. This second edition presents 2,833 titles--over 2,000 more than the first edition--of books, parts of books, articles and dissertations with full bibliographic descriptions and critical annotations. Users will find the core literature on the operas of 320 individual composers and details of operatic life in 43 countries. All relevant works through to November 1999 have been considered, covering more than fifteen years of literature since the first edition was published.
Opera on the Road
Author: Katherine K. Preston
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252070020
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
"Leads the reader on an operatic tour of pre-Civil War America in this cultural study of what was an almost ubiquitous art form. It covers orchestral and choral musicians as well as stars, impresarios, business methods, repertories, advertising techniques, itineraries, sizes of companies, and methods of travel." -- Publisher's description
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252070020
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
"Leads the reader on an operatic tour of pre-Civil War America in this cultural study of what was an almost ubiquitous art form. It covers orchestral and choral musicians as well as stars, impresarios, business methods, repertories, advertising techniques, itineraries, sizes of companies, and methods of travel." -- Publisher's description
Writings on American History
The Little Review
Author: Margaret C. Anderson
Publisher:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
Bulletin of the Public Library of the City of Boston ...
Author: Boston Public Library
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 874
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
Books of 1912-
Author: Chicago Public Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Book Bulletin of the Chicago Public Library
Author: Chicago Public Library
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 378
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Books Added
Author: Chicago Public Library
Publisher:
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Category : Classified catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classified catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description